Comments on: Criminal Justice Masters Degree Online

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:00:14 +0000

Hello! Ive been doing a bit of research on colleges with decent criminal justice degrees. I could not make up my mind of which i wanted to go to but ive narrowed it down to 3 colleges; University of South Florida, Polk State College and St Leo University. Which do you think would be best?

By: Len

Len — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:10:42 +0000

I have been speaking with a recruiter from the BU online CJ program and looking at the college’s website. As far as I can tell, the program not only has “brand” value it also has an exciting set of courses and provides an opportunity to communicate with some pretty sharp people. At 5’2″, middle-aged and female, I don’t see taking on first hand the Zeta’s settling into our border areas as a reasonable career path for me. What could I do with a Masters in CJ? The recruiter mentioned research and teaching online, which have some appeal. Forensic psychology, some aspects of victimology, system analysis and implementation, work in the court and prison systems are also interesting–it is an exciting field. Is there any sense in spending the time and money in getting a top line degree in CJ at this stage of the game? I get along with cops, robbers and security folks than I do with academics on the whole.

By the way, in one google search I turned up New Mexico State University continuing education listed as a top school in the field. Looking at NMSU’s website, I couldn’t find any courses or subjects mentioned; a number of the faculty did not give a hint of where they got their education or experience. I fled.

Thanks,
Len

By: Radek M. Gadek

Radek M. Gadek — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:18:22 +0000

Check out my “Best Criminal Justice Schools in America” article… that should be a great starting point as many of those schools offer Criminology programs.

By: Saba

Saba — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:43:16 +0000

Dear Radek,

I’m from Switzerland and will finish my bachelor degree in law in 2 years. After that I would like to go to the United States to do a master in criminology and not so much in criminal justice. Which university will have a master focusing more on criminology than on criminal justice?

Thank you so much for your great website and I can’t wait to read your answer!

Take Care,

Saba.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:10:17 +0000

I am about to graduate with my B.S in Criminal Justice minor psychology. My goal is to get into a career of Forensics. I started off majoring in Forensic Chemistry at a different university about a hour away but things happen to where it was best I moved. Even though I transferred my credits I already obtained were good towards this CJust degree so I decided to pursue it in hopes of starting off somewhere and eventually end up where I want to be. I am unsure what options I have now as I have no interest whatsoever to go into policing. I been told by professors and advisors I can either finish and get a Chemistry degree (the current university Chem program intimidates me) or I could also do a Masters in Forensic Science. I didn’t even think of a grad program so I don’t know where to start. I am in Louisiana and I am tired of moving to different cities. I don’t know any other options I have or where to begin looking. I will be interning at the Crime Lab in my area before graduating so I am hoping that open doors for me. In the meantime, what can I do, where can I search, what do I even search for to find out qualifications in a possible Masters degree in this. What type of jobs can you receive if you get an online degree.

THANKS for all the help!

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:11:13 +0000

Monroe College, has one of the best Criminal Justice programs in the United States. Masters, Bachelors, Associate degrees are offered online or on campus. The professor have real world experience, and not just a PHD. Monroe College, Graduated with my B.S.C.J, class of 2011.

By: Radek M. Gadek

Radek M. Gadek — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:36:21 +0000

I think a BU is a wonderful school and for me it exceeded my needs. But you may also want to take a look at Michigan State University, Penn State University, University of Cincinnati, and UC Irvine, to name a few; where all those schools are nationally ranked for CJ/Criminology and Boston University isn’t.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:49:24 +0000

I was just accepted into BU for the online master’s in criminal justice program. I just wanted some advice/tips for the program ahead. I’m also hoping I made the right choice. Can you give me any information on the notoriety of the school?

Thanks!

By: Neha

Neha — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:17:19 +0000

Which is the best university for study in forensic science?

By: Radek M. Gadek

Radek M. Gadek — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:04:35 +0000

I am well aware of all the schools and their program offerings (these should be added to the list soon – pending major information update here).

Out of all of them I would still gravitate towards BU, although their program is not top ranked. I chose BU in part because it’s one of the best schools [overall] in the US. Still, University of Nebraska (Omaha Campus) has a nationally ranked program and is one of the top public schools in the country. My choices worked for me, but you’ll have to weigh your options and try to consider other schools like the ones listed in the Top Criminal Justice Schools in US article I wrote a while back. For example, University of Cincinnati is offering a superbly ranked program in 12 months.

Boston University’s online offerings were quite manageable for me, but not easy by any means. There will be lot of reading and papers (at any school you choose), so be prepared for that and try to manage your time as best as you can, so you can also get in some shut eye or a few glimpses of fun.